EX-DODGER BUYS POWAY HOME

James Loney, former first baseman of the Los Angeles Dodgers, has formed another Southern California connection.

Loney, now with the Tampa Bay Rays, and wife, Nadia, have bought a custom home in Poway’s gated Bridlewood Country Estates community for $1.75 million, real estate records show.

The property was originally listed in November for $2 million.

The Loneys closed on the 6,000-square-foot house in early April. The property features six bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a six-car garage and solar panels, according to the listing.

“With gorgeous panoramic sunset views, lush tropical landscaping and a 45-foot custom lagoon-style pool,” the listing added. “Heaven can be found in the details of this stunning custom home in the exclusive gated Bridlewood Country Estates of Poway.”

The sellers are listed as Richard and Cynthia Engel, of San Diego, public documents show. They purchased the property in January 2001 for $487,500.